Do I need a visa to Georgia?

No and Yes! A visa to Georgia is not required for citizens of 98 countries out of 193 recognized for 2023.

Georgia is known for its hospitality and rather liberal visa policy. Georgia is open to 98 countries. Also, with a valid visa of one of the 50 countries in the passport, you can cross the border of Georgia or even without it in some cases.

If you still need a visa, then you can get it, including in electronic form or at the consulate

Who doesn't need a visa to Georgia:

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Albania

Andorra

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Bahamian Islands

Barbados

Bahrain

Belarus

Belize

Belgium

Bulgaria

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

Brazil

British Dependent Territories

British Overseas Territories

Brunei

Vatican City

Great Britain

Hungary

Germany

Greece

Honduras

Denmark

Danish territories

Dominican Republic

Israel

Iran (45 days)

Jordan

Irish

Iceland

Spain

Italy

Kazakhstan

Canada

Qatar

Cyprus

Kyrgyzstan

Colombia

Costa Rica

Kuwait

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Lebanon

Liechtenstein

Mauritius

Malaysia

Malta

Mexico

Moldova

Monaco

Dutch Territories

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

UAE

Oman

Panama hat

Poland

Portugal

Russia

Romania

El Salvador

San Marino

Saudi Arabia

Seychelles

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Serbia

Singapore

Slovakia

Slovenia

USA

Tadjikistan

Thailand

Turkmenistan

Turkey

Uzbekistan

Ukraine

Uruguay (90 days)

Territories of the French Republic

Finland

France

Croatia

Montenegro

Czech

Chile (90/180 days)

Switzerland

Sweden

Ecuador

Estonia

South Africa

South Korea

Japan

Citizens of these countries may be eligible for visa-free entry to Georgia for 1 year. There is only a restriction on staying in Georgia without a visa for citizens:

• Iran - 45 days
• Chile - 90/180 days
• Uruguay - 90 days

Having a valid visa from one of the following countries also gives you the right to visa-free entry to Georgia for a stay of up to 90 days:

Australia

Austria

Bahrain

Belgium

British Dependent Territories

British Overseas Territories

Bulgaria

Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Hungary

Germany

Greece

Denmark

Danish territories

Israel

Irish

Iceland

Spain

Italy

Canada

Qatar

Cyprus

Kuwait

Latvia

Lithuania

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Territories of the Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

UAE

Oman

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Saudi Arabia

Slovakia

Slovenia

USA

Finland

France

Territories of the French Republic

Croatia

Czech Republic

Sweden

Switzerland

Estonia

South Korea

Japan

Other categories exempt from obtaining a visa to Georgia:

Foreigners with a residence permit or a temporary residence permit of a refugee or a person with humanitarian status for the period of validity of the above documents.

Foreigners, holders of UN travel documents or its special. institutions (Laissez-Passer), with the opportunity to stay in Georgia without a visa for a full 1 year.

Travelers subject to the Decree No. 256 of the Government of Georgia may enter Georgia and stay for 90 days during any 180-day period.

Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports: China, Egypt, Guyana, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia and Peru.

Compatriots living abroad, citizens of countries that require a visa to enter Georgia, have the right to cross the state border of Georgia without a visa and stay in Georgia for no more than 30 days (here it is worth clarifying who Georgia considers a compatriot at the consulate).

Members of the crew of an international airline, rail or sea transport and passengers who require a temporary change of carrier or vehicle and who have a document confirming the right to enter the destination country do not need a visa for transit movement in Georgia. The period of stay in Georgia is not more than 10 (ten) days. Passengers are not allowed to leave the area specially designated for transit at the airport, railway station or seaport.

Who needs a visa to Georgia

Angola

Benin

Bolivia

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Bhutan

Vietnam

Guyana

Haiti

Guatemala

Guinea-Bissau

Grenada

Djibouti

Dominika

Egypt

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Indonesia

Cape Verde

Cambodia

Kiribati

China

Komors

Cuba

Laos

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Maldives

Marshall Islands

Mozambique

Mongolia

Myanmar

Namibia

Palau

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

Rwanda

Samoa

Sao Tome and Principe

North Korea

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia

Solomon Islands

Suriname

Timor-Leste

Togo

Tonga

Trinidad and Tobago

Tuvalu

Federated States of Micronesia

Fiji

Philippines

Central African Republic

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Eswatini

Ethiopia

Jamaica

Types of Georgian visas and how to get

The Georgian visa is divided into the following types:

• Diplomatic (A)
• Special (B)
• Ordinary (C)
• Immigration (D)
• Transit (T)

There are short-term and long-term visas with the right of single or multiple entry. Please note that the total period of stay of foreigners in Georgia during any 180-day period should not exceed 90 calendar days.

After you have decided on the type of visa you need, you can apply for it at the consulate or use the E-Visa electronic portal

To do this, go to the official website. Then follow the instructions: fill out the form, get an email confirmation, and pay the fee. So you will get a regular category C visa for a tourist visit to Georgia. The response time to the visa application is 5 days.

We wish you a pleasant trip and the best impressions of our hospitable country!

Useful articles:

Georgian Customs:  https://sunnygeorgia.travel/blog/en/customs-georgia

Useful numbers in Georgia:  https://sunnygeorgia.travel/blog/en/useful-numbers-georgia

Mobile communication with Georgia:  https://sunnygeorgia.travel/blog/en/mobile-operators-georgia